Dr. Francesco Grande

Italy

Bio

CV Dr. Francesco Grande, second-level Master’s degree in Oral Surgery and Implantology and a PhD in Digital Prosthodontics from the Politecnico di Torino, in co-tutorship with the University of Turin. Former Adjunct Professor in Dental Materials at the University of Ferrara, where he continues to collaborate in research and teaching. He is an Editorial Board Member of Digital Dentistry Journal and BMC Oral Health, a member of the Italian Board of the Digital Dentistry Society (DDS), an active member of SIDOC, and an Honorary Member of IDEA. He is the author of more than 40 papers published in peer-reviewed, indexed international journals, with clinical and research activities focused on fixed prosthodontics, implant prosthodontics, and digital workflows. His article, “CAD-CAM complete digital dentures: An improved clinical and laboratory workflow,” was selected by The Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry for the 2025 Judson C. Hickey Award in the Dental Technique category.

Abstract

CAD-CAM complete digital dentures: An improved clinical and laboratory workflow

The purpose of this article was to present a novel clinical workflow for the fabrication of complete dentures using computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing (CAD-CAM) technology. The dental technique consists of 3 clinical steps and 2 laboratory phases that result in the production of 2 CAD-CAM milled complete denture bases with prefabricated teeth. The integration of analog and digital procedures and materials maximizes their benefits in the planning and fabrication of complete dentures, with the goal of improving clinical outcomes. (J Prosthet Dent xxxx;xxx:xxx-xxx)

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